Alcoholism may cut short your life by eight years
London, April 4 (IANS) Alcohol dependent patients die about 7.6 years earlier on average than hospital patients without a history of alcohol addiction, warns...
How gender is determined in the brain
New York, April 4 (IANS) During prenatal development, the brains of most animals, including humans, develop specifically male or female characteristics. New research sheds...
Stem cell implant shows promise for Parkinson’s treatment
New York, April 4 (IANS) An implant of stem cells treated with an anti-cancer drug has been found to be effective against Parkinson's symptoms...
Bleach use at home puts kids at infection risk
London, April 3 (IANS) Passive exposure to bleach at home is linked to higher rates of childhood respiratory and other infections, says a new...
Smoking makes superbugs more aggressive
New York, April 3 (IANS) MRSA bacteria, an antibiotic-resistant superbug, become even more resistant to killing by the immune system if they are exposed...
Less sleep, mood disorders trigger nightmares
London, April 3 (IANS) Showing a clear connection between overall well being and nightmares, Finnish researchers have found that symptoms of depression and insomnia...
World’s smallest light-powered gyroscope soon
New York, April 3 (IANS) A team of applied physicists has devised a method to develop world's smallest light-powered gyroscope - a fraction of...
Binge drinking as teenagers results in anxious adults
New York, April 3 (IANS) Binge drinking during adolescence may perturb brain development and have lasting effects on genes and the behaviour of an...
Infrared light may improve brain’s cognitive function
New York, April 3 (IANS) A sustained exposure to red and near infrared light can improve blood flow in the region of exposure, according...
An egg a day may keep diabetes away
London, April 3 (IANS) If you love eggs, there is good news for you. Egg consumption could reduce the risk of Type-2 diabetes, says...
